Menstrual pain

Women often suffer from intense sharp pains in the lower abdomen during menstruation, which may radiate into the lower lumbar spine or upper thighs.  This is so-called dysmenorrhoea. The pain is typical at the beginning of menstruation and is usually caused by strong uterine contractions, which can lead to cramps. Other symptoms of dysmenorrhoea include palpitations, nausea and vomiting, disorientation, headache and sensitivity to sound stimuli. 

Examination and treatment

If patients choose to treat dysmenorrhoea with physiotherapy, a thorough examination by a gynaecologist is essential, who in addition to a targeted diagnosis will assess the patient's condition and recommend treatment options. 

Physiotherapy exercises are then aimed at eliminating pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, activating diaphragmatic breathing, mobilising the ribs, thoracic and cervical spine and coccyx. Rehabilitation alone is also effective in treating pelvic floor disorders or treating abdominal diastasis. During the rehabilitation treatment of dysmenorrhoea, the patient is continuously monitored by a gynaecologist in repeated check-ups and consultations.